Paperback
Publisher: Dogfriendly.com
The complete travel guide for travelers with pets to California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Great for residents and visitors alike. Plus Dogfriendly.com's 200 "must see" dog-friendly places in the West. This All New 800 page 4th Edition now has over 6,000 dog-friendly places! In additon to even more California listings than before, we have added dog-friendly places throughout the West including the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Plus a special section on Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
This comprehensive travel guide is designed just for dog travelers! For all 9 states, you'll find a variety of great dog-friendly accommodations, campgrounds, RV parks, pet-friendly attractions, parks, beaches, hikes, dog parks, outdoor restaurants, highway guides and more. PLUS enjoy reading about and visiting the Top 200 "Must See" dog-friendly places throughout California and the West. And whether you are traveling with a small dog or big dog, we focus on places that allow well-behaved dogs of all sizes and breeds.
LODGING - From standard accommodations to upscale resorts, you'll find dog-friendly hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, cabins, vacation rentals, and upscale resorts. This guide includes both chain and independently-owned specialty accommodations that welcome your four-legged friend. Pet policies like pet fees and number of dogs per room are included. And the accommodations we list allow dogs in non-smoking rooms.
CAMPGROUNDS AND RV PARKS - In addition to hotels and motels, you will also find dog-friendly campgrounds and RV parks that welcome dogs. Stay at campgrounds that offer dog-friendly trails nearby or within a short walk of your campsite. Plus pet-friendly camping cabins and RV parks for the not-so-ruffin'-it getaway.
TOP 200 "MUST SEE" DOG-FRIENDLY PLACES - Read about and visit some of the best places to bring your best friend. From places that welcome pets with open arms to some great places to visit that allow pets. Find hotels that pamper your pet, first-class outdoor dog-friendly dining, popular sightseeing spots, great shopping centers that welcome your pooch, and some of the best dog-friendly beaches and hikes around.
ATTRACTIONS - Enhance your travel experience by visiting popular sightseeing areas, taking a dog-friendly boat, train, gondola or carriage ride, visiting a dog-friendly winery or farm, taking a guided walking tour, shopping in a retail store, walking through a historical area or museum, enjoying a National Park or even visiting a pet-friendly amusement park.
PARKS, BEACHES, HIKES AND DOG PARKS - Visit local, state or national parks and view huge waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, sand dunes and red rock country. Pet policies are included, such as where dogs are allowed off-leash and where they need to be leashed.
OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS Dine outdoors with your best friend by your side at sidewalk cafes or upscale restaurants that have pet-friendly patios. Choose from a variety of restaurants and cuisines.
HIGHWAY GUIDES - Finding dog-friendly lodging along the road is now easier with our Highway Guides. There are 15 major highway and interstate guides with pet-friendly hotels and lodging arranged in order from north to south and west to east.
Also includes:
- Public Transportation that allows dogs including city buses, cable cars, trains and boats.
- Pet Travel Tips: Be sure to read our sections on Preparation for a Road Trip and Etiquette for the Traveling Dog.
- Internet Updates to let you know what has changed since the book was published.
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| Pet Travel Book |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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This book had lots of valuable information but it was hard to follow. I had to find an atlas to locate the cities on my route. This book would have been more helpful if it had a map showing where each city was and gave information about the hotels and restaurants. Not all hotels and restaurants are created equal. Having a key (such as $, $$, or $$$) letting you know prices and rating a hotel or restaurant on its quality, cleanliness, etc. should be a basic part of any guide book. I did like info on beaches and attractions that were pet friendly. The book also needs to be updated as many of the hotels have raised their pet fees or changed their pet policies.
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| Fantastic Book !!!! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is the perfect traveling companion book for those who never leave their dogs behind. Do check for updates though. The Arizona section is pretty lean...there are many places dogs are allowed in Northern Arizona that are not included in the book. We take our two Lhasa Apso's with us everywhere and wouldn't leave home without this book!!!!!
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| It's a unique, essential acquisition. |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Any who would travel with a pet in California, and any libraries catering to California pet owners - which is most general-interest California collections - needs CALIFORNIA AND THE WEST DOG TRAVEL GUIDE. It highlights all kinds of lodging, from standard hotels and motels to upscale resorts, campgrounds and RV parks too, and includes assessments of attractions that welcome dogs as well. This means dog owners can now plan a holiday without the usual uncertainty of what to do with a pet (take it along!), and can travel with confidence knowing exactly where the pet parks, beaches, and even restaurants with pet-friendly patios are located. It's a unique, essential acquisition.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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| Lots of good locations to vacation with our dog |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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The guide pointed us to many interesting locations which were fun for both the humans and the dogs. We found a few dog-friendly locations that were not in the book, but never a location that was listed as dog-friendly that turned out to be dog-unfriendly.
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| Effective |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Was really helpful. Wished it included more about the states other than CA, but it is suggested by the title that this might be the case !
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